Verdict
A
← Porsche 718 Cayman · 2012-2016 · 981
Porsche 718 Cayman 981
Headline trim: Cayman GT4 3.8 — 380 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.
BHP
380 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
183 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$36,000-$114,000
Strengths
- Last 3.8 NA flat-six Cayman name
- GT4 (2015) — 911 GT3 chassis hand-me-down
- Sharp drive
Weaknesses
- PDK mechatronic
- Manual rare
- GT4 collectability lifts price
Notable tech
- 981 platform
- MA1 flat-six 2.7 / 3.4 / 3.8
- PDK 7DCT / 6MT
- RWD
- GT4 with 911 Carrera S (991.1) chassis bits
- PASM dampers
Common issues
- PDK mechatronic
- PCM latency
- Manual rarity
- GT4 demand
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 981's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Cayman 2.7
BHP271
Torque290 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top165 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Cayman S 3.4
BHP321
Torque370 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top175 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Cayman GTS 3.4
BHP335
Torque380 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top177 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Cayman GT4 3.8
BHP380
Torque420 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT